The art of planking

Planking, this topic has had widespread media coverage and the same question is always asked, “why?”

According to Urban Dictionary planking means to lay horizontally across any object or the ground with their arms by their sides, aiming to occur in daring situations or a brotherly display of core-strength. According to my friends, planking means you have no life and nothing better to do than lay on things and embarrass yourself because you will most likely fall off.

photo by Julia Longo

I have to admit, it is corny but I have had some good times planking in funny places. My friends and I like to go to people’s houses without telling them, plank on their porch, car, mailbox, anything accessible and send them a picture of it.

Now that I think of it, that’s pretty pathetic.

photo by Hannah Saccocio

Last summer, a day of planking around my house was not enough so we went to Mohonasen High School and planked on their field, a hurdle as our post, which was actually very painful. I’m not sure if that is considered trespassing or not, maybe it is not a good idea to post the picture either.

The more unique the spot in which you planked at determines your planking status. No one wants to be the baby that only planks when it is safe, the more daring you are the more respect plankers will have for you.

photo by Jessica Bellai

Planking may have been big last season and has lost its value in social status, I am willing to bring it back. It may not be very popular, but skinny jeans weren’t very popular when they first came out and now look at them.